Blind mice regained some ability to see after getting transplants of cells taken from the eyes of other mice, researchers in Michigan and London reported.
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Researchers Restore Eyesight in Mice
European Online Ad Spending Climbing
According to the "European Online Advertising Forecast, 2006 to 2011," released by JupiterResearch, search engine marketing expenditures in Europe are rising, and for the best of all possible reasons — Europeans are buying more online.
New ‘Business Bib’ Designed to Cover Up During Teleconference
Have an important teleconference with powerful clients, but can’t be bothered to get dressed? New "business bib" puts you in a suit and tie… at least from the chest up (with ridiculous pic)
Using Nanotechnology to ‘Live Forever’
Nanotechnology is one of the most significant tech developments of all time, with the potential to change every element of our lives. The technology really does go “back to basics” and involves the manipulation of the smallest element in the world, the Atom. So how does it work?
Job Seekers Get Better Results Online
A new report from the Conference Board hows that over 70% of US job seekers use both the newspaper and the Internet to find jobs. In contrast, networking or using an employment agency is far less popular.
Denver Mayor Promises to Pay for Election Day Parking Tickets
Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper promises to personally pay for parking tickets received by voters that were stuck in long lines caused by computer issues.
Lack of Sleep Creating ‘Nation of Walking Zombies’
Would it scare you to learn that the surgeon who was about to carve into your body had just had a few drinks? How about if the doc just needed a nap? Same difference, according to a host of new studies.
Invention: Bra Unfolds into Shopping Bag
Japanese inventor unveiled a bra with cup padding that unfolds into a shopping bag. (with a sexy pic)
Ten Big Lies of Web 2.0
It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of Web 2.0 when you start reading headlines about people starting unique new businesses that make tons of money. But lest we forget the waterglass analogies of the past, here are 10 key perspectives from the "glass is half empty" side of the equation.
”Super T” Rethinks Allen Wrench Organization and Functionality
When working on projects that require an Allen wrench, the last thing you need to do is take time to look and find for the right size wrench for the job, or break your fingers trying to get enough torque to get things loose or tight. Those frustrating times are over now, thanks to the […]
E-Mail Service Providers Duking it Out
According to figures released this fall by the Internet Advertising Bureau (IAB), spending on e-mail marketing grew from $116 million in the first half of 2005 to $158 million in the first half of this year, a healthy jump.
10 Things to Consider when Buying an HDTV
Making the leap to HDTV is a no brainer: Go to the superstore, settle on a size, pick a model with the best picture for the price, and pay the cashier. Piece of cake, right? Wrong. For lots of reasons. Like how do you know if you’re getting the highest definition picture possible. Or whether […]
Samsung Introduces 3-Way WiMax Gadget
Samsung Electronics Co. on Tuesday showed off a three-way gadget that’s a phone, personal computer and music player tailored for an emerging wireless broadband technology. (w/pic)
Social Networking Redefining Friendships
The Internet and mobile phones are changing the way tweens and teens define friendship and interact with their peers, according to a new study by Harris Interactive and Alloy Media & Marketing.
Wave-Powered Desalination
Ocean waves could provide an energy-efficient way to desalinate seawater, say UK researchers. While conventional purification plants have high energy demands, the rocking motion of floating buoys could be used to drive a pump system for desalination.
